2 years ago today i married my very best friend.  i wouldn't want to go through life with anybody else. 

Two weeks ago, I had the pleasure of taking a much needed vacation to Alaska.  What a beautiful place!  I have always thought that Alaska would be full of incredible scenery but it far exceeded my expectations.

If you are thinking about making a trip to Alaska, I would strongly recommend it.  I would also suggest going on a cruise, like we did.  Getting to port in several different cities and towns was a great way to see this state.

A few highlights:
1) Going whale watching in Juneau.  It was completely surreal to see these giant creatures jumping out of the water right beside our boat.

2) Taking a helicopter ride to a glacier.  Justin convinced me that this was a good idea, and he ended up being right.  I thought I would be scared of the helicopter trip, but I ended up loving it! This was an incredible way to see Alaska: snow capped mountains, rivers, waterfalls, everything you can think of.  To top it off, we landed on top of a glacier and got to walk around and explore.

3) Taking a floatplane ride.  Justin again convinced me that this would be fun.  We took a catamaran deep into the Alaskan wilderness and saw some of the most beautiful scenery on the planet. After a couple of hours we boarded a floatplane and it took us back.  It's a pretty weird feeling being in a plane that takes off from the water like that, but it was a fun experience.  I think I prefer the helicopter though.

4) Victoria, British Columbia.  On the way back, we ported in Victoria for an evening.  Wow! This city is very beautiful and I wish we would have had more time there.  We traveled to the Butchart Gardens while we were there and I was blown away by its beauty.  If can't wait to go back to British Columbia at some point.

Here are a few pictures from the trip, hope you enjoy!

the day has finally come!  it is national release day for the dirty guv'nahs new album "youth is in our blood."  you absolutely need to buy this cd TODAY!  and while you are at it, you should probably just go ahead and buy tickets to their show at the bijou theatre here.  the show is september 24th and it is pretty much going to be awesome!

The Dirty Guv'nahs were just voted the Best Band in Knoxville for the 3rd year in a row.  They were also voted Best Rock Band and Best local CD release!  I cannot tell you how proud I am of these guys.  They work so hard and are so passionate about what they do.  It has been an unbelievable ride since April of 2005!!!! which was their very first show.  Their list of accomplishments keeps getting longer and longer and it has been a true honor to be there every step of the way with them.  As most of you know, they spent much of the month of December up in Woodstock, NY at the Levon Helm Studio recording an album.  That album will finally be out in late July, and I can tell you right now, you are going to be BLOWN away!!!!!!  

just wanted to say GOOOO VOLS!!!  the vols are out to seek revenge on ohio state here in about 45 minutes!  i cannot wait!  if they win, justin and i are hoping on a plane bright and early sunday morning to see them play in the elite eight!